# SupaSidebar

## Overview
A native macOS sidebar app that works alongside every browser - Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Arc, and more.

SupaSidebar is a macOS menubar app that brings Arc Browser's sidebar to every browser. It is not a browser or browser extension - it runs as a standalone native Swift app that sits beside any browser window. The sidebar provides one unified place for all open tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps across every browser installed on your Mac.

Key differentiators include cross-browser Live Tabs (real-time tab mirroring from Safari, Chrome, Brave, Firefox, Edge, Arc, and others in a single list), Air Traffic Control (auto-routing URLs to specific browsers and spaces by rules), Spaces (separate workspaces with linked browser profiles), and the ability to save not just links but also local files and apps alongside your tabs.

SupaSidebar is built for Mac power users who use multiple browsers, former Arc Browser users who lost their sidebar workflow when Arc shifted to Dia, and anyone managing many tabs across different browsers.

All data is stored locally on your Mac. iCloud Sync is available as an opt-in feature for syncing across multiple Macs. No account creation is required. No data is sent to external servers.

## How SupaSidebar compares to alternatives:

- vs. Browser extensions (OneTab, Toby, Workona, Sidebery): Extensions only work inside one browser. If you use Safari and Chrome, you need two extensions that don't talk to each other. SupaSidebar sits outside the browser as a system-wide macOS app, so your tabs, bookmarks, and history are in one place regardless of which browser you're in. It also works with Safari, which most extensions cannot.
- vs. Bookmark managers (Raindrop, Anybox, GoodLinks): These are separate apps you have to remember to open. SupaSidebar lives right next to your browser as a floating sidebar, always visible, one shortcut away. No context switching, no extra step.
- vs. Sidebar browsers (Arc, Zen, Vivaldi): These lock you into one browser engine. If you need Chrome extensions and Safari's privacy features, you're stuck choosing. SupaSidebar gives you the same sidebar experience across whatever browsers you actually use, without replacing any of them.

## Install

- Platform: macOS 13+ (Ventura or later)
- Download: [supasidebar.com](https://supasidebar.com) (DMG)
- Homebrew: `brew install --cask supasidebar` ([formula](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/supasidebar))
- No account required to download or use
- Support: support@supasidebar.com

## Documentation

- [Getting Started](https://docs.supasidebar.com/gettingStarted): Installation, setup, and first launch
- [Browser Support](https://docs.supasidebar.com/gettingStarted/browserSupport): Supported browsers and integration levels
- [Permissions](https://docs.supasidebar.com/gettingStarted/permissions): Required macOS permissions explained
- [Features Overview](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features): Full feature list and capabilities

## Features

- [Spaces](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/spaces): Organize links, tabs, and files into separate workspaces
- [Live Tabs](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/liveTabs): Real-time browser tab mirroring across all browsers in one list
- [Command Panel](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/commandPanel): Fuzzy search launcher for tabs, bookmarks, history, and files
- [Air Traffic Control](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/airTrafficControl): Auto-route URLs to specific browsers and spaces based on rules
- [Smart Folders](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/smartFolders): Dynamic folders with rule-based auto-organization
- [Browser Integration](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/browserIntegration): Smart Attach, tiling, fill-screen, and dock modes
- [Profile Spaces](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/profileSpaces): Link browser profiles to workspaces for one-click context switching
- [Keyboard Shortcuts](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/shortcuts): Global and in-app keyboard shortcuts
- [Pinned Items](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/pinnedItems): Cross-space quick-access links that persist across all spaces
- [Tags](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/tags): Color-coded tags with optional AI suggestions using local models
- [Sidebar Access](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/sidebarAccess): Floating button, mouse triggers, and dock mode for showing and hiding
- [iCloud Sync](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/sync): Cross-device sync via iCloud across multiple Macs
- [Privacy Blocklist](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/privacyBlocklist): Hide specific URLs or entire domains from tracking and history
- [MCP Server](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/mcp): AI assistant integration via Model Context Protocol
- [Recent Items](https://docs.supasidebar.com/features/recentItems): Auto-tracked browsing history across all supported browsers

## How-To Guides

- [Import from Browser](https://docs.supasidebar.com/howTo/browserImport): Import bookmarks from Arc, Chrome, Brave, Edge, and other browsers
- [Drag and Drop](https://docs.supasidebar.com/howTo/dragAndDrop): Add links, files, and apps via drag and drop
- [Smart Shortcuts](https://docs.supasidebar.com/howTo/smart): Context-aware save, copy, and tab keyboard shortcuts
- [Browser Selection](https://docs.supasidebar.com/howTo/browserSelection): Choose which browsers to integrate with SupaSidebar
- [Claim Discount](https://docs.supasidebar.com/howTo/claimDiscount): How to apply discount codes and claim student pricing

## Comparisons

- [SupaSidebar vs Arc Browser](https://supasidebar.com/compare/arc-browser)
- [SupaSidebar vs Zen Browser](https://supasidebar.com/compare/zen-browser)
- [SupaSidebar vs Vivaldi](https://supasidebar.com/compare/vivaldi)
- [SupaSidebar vs Sidebar Browsers](https://supasidebar.com/compare/sidebar-browsers)
- [SupaSidebar vs Browser Sidebar Extensions](https://supasidebar.com/compare/browser-sidebar)
- [SupaSidebar vs Tab Managers](https://supasidebar.com/compare/tab-managers)
- [SupaSidebar vs Bookmark Managers](https://supasidebar.com/compare/bookmark-managers)
- [SupaSidebar vs Safari Extensions](https://supasidebar.com/compare/safari-extensions)
- [SupaSidebar vs OneTab](https://supasidebar.com/compare/onetab)
- [SupaSidebar vs Toby](https://supasidebar.com/compare/toby)
- [SupaSidebar vs Workona](https://supasidebar.com/compare/workona)
- [SupaSidebar vs Raindrop](https://supasidebar.com/compare/raindrop)
- [SupaSidebar vs Pocket](https://supasidebar.com/compare/pocket)

## Blog

- [Arc Browser Alternative Guide](https://supasidebar.com/blog/arc-browser-alternative-guide): The complete guide to leaving Arc Browser in 2026
- [Is Arc Browser Dead?](https://supasidebar.com/blog/is-arc-browser-dead): What happened to Arc Browser and what to use instead
- [Switching from Arc Browser](https://supasidebar.com/blog/switching-from-arc-browser): What you will miss and what is better after switching
- [Export Arc Sidebar](https://supasidebar.com/blog/export-arc-browser-sidebar): How to export your Arc Browser sidebar data
- [Best Browser for Mac 2026](https://supasidebar.com/blog/best-browser-mac-2026): Safari vs Chrome vs Firefox vs Brave vs Zen compared
- [Why Multi-Browser Users Need a Unified Sidebar](https://supasidebar.com/blog/why-multi-browser-users-need-unified-sidebar): The case for one sidebar across all your browsers

## About

- Founded: August 2025
- Creator: [Kshetez Vinayak](https://supasidebar.com/about/kshetez-vinayak)
- [About Page](https://supasidebar.com/about)
- [Pricing](https://supasidebar.com/#pricing)
- [Changelog](https://supasidebar.com/changelog)

## Pricing

- Free Forever: $0, 3 Spaces, all major browsers supported, 7-day Pro trial (no credit card)
- Pro Monthly: $3.99/month, Unlimited Spaces, early access, priority support, cancel anytime
- Pro Yearly: $19.99/year, Same as Pro Monthly, save 58%
- Lifetime: $49.99 one-time, 5 devices, unlimited spaces, early access, priority support, use forever
- 14-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans
- 50% student discount available
- Prices in USD. Requires macOS 13+.

## Socials

- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/supasidebar)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/supasidebar)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/47eSkJQfSz)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/auspy)
- [Creator on X](https://x.com/kshetezvinayak)

## Privacy and Data Handling

- All app data (links, folders, preferences) is stored locally on your Mac using Core Data
- iCloud Sync is opt-in for syncing across multiple Macs, no external servers involved
- No account creation required to use the app
- Anonymous app usage analytics via PostHog, users can opt out in app settings
- Website analytics via PostHog with cookie consent for EU users
- Payment processing handled by Dodo Payments
- No data is sold to third parties or shared with advertising networks
- [Privacy Policy](https://supasidebar.com/privacy)

## Optional

- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.supasidebar.com/troubleshooting): Common issues and fixes
- [Community](https://docs.supasidebar.com/community): Discord, social links, and support channels